Fashion / ShowPeter Pilotto Womenswear A/W12The duo's fascination with Asia perfectly merged with their hi-tech fabrics and loud printsShareLink copied ✔️February 21, 2012FashionShowPhotography Morgan O'Donovan Text William Oliver Peter Pilotto Womenswear A/W12 It was a bright and early start at Peter Pilotto, who opened the day with bold colours, vibrant prints and super modern, futuristic shapes. Pilotto have been steadily evolving their print heavy label for six seasons now and with this collection Peter and Christopher have taken their technique to new levels. Taking imagery from beams of light in a multitude of colours, printed panels were set against dark sections, making the bright seem even brighter. Our new shapes and textures include ultra feminine silhouettes mixed with a variety of textures from velvet to beading to 3D prints Cigarette trousers, cinched waist dresses and flared legs all appeared throughout the show alongside a new addition, padded structural outerwear. Fur detailing was also incorporated into a number of his pieces alongside mesh panelling and tunic style gowns. Well and truly established as a designer who more than know their way around a digital print, this season they have matured and broadened the label's handwriting even further.Dazed Digital: What is the direction behind this season's collection?Peter Pilotto: Our fascination with Asia.DD: Where did you draw inspiration from?Peter Pilotto: A constant confrontation between high tech and the traditional.DD: How has that translated into the prints?Peter Pilotto: Through cut outs of Chinese opera masks, the illuminations of the Japanese trucks and bright red carnation flowers.DD: And what are your key pieces?Peter Pilotto: Cut out dresses, beaded tops, bomber jackets and tight fitted skirts – pieces which every woman will want in her wardrobe. Our new shapes and textures include ultra feminine silhouettes mixed with a variety of textures from velvet to beading to 3D prints.DD: How did your soundtrack represent the mood of the collection?Peter Pilotto: Through the sound of chop sticks! Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.Trending7 sex worker-approved films about sex workSex workers have slammed Sam Levinson for his depiction of the industry in Euphoria. Here, we share our top recommendations for more true-to-life representations Film & TVMusicWhat Drain Gang's Thaiboy Digital did next PumaEventWhat Went Down at Puma x Salehe Bembury launch in LABeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaArt & PhotographyTender portraits of Vietnamese youth in BerlinArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summer Nike FashionNike celebrates the culture of U.S. soccerMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’BeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy